US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Crusaders Records CRP-16003, CRP-5784
- Format
- LP, Album
L. SubramaniamBlossom
Vinyl pressings
Blossom
by L. Subramaniam · 1981
10 pressings5 countriesSmooth JazzEasy ListeningJazz
Blossom was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Blossom
7 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Crusaders Records CRP-5784
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinkneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 2663 FDS-4 FUTURE DISC JP◈-P-◈A etched, ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA 2664 FDS-3 JP◈-P-◈B etched, ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA2663A label
MCA2664B label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Crusaders Records CRP-16003, KM-6575
- Format
- LP, Album · Audiophile
- Runout / matrix
CR-1002-A5 KM-6575-A5 +ᒍ 11 12 1 * KM+
CR-1002-B2 KM-6575-B2 H (142(scratched out)) 1 4 2 * + KM +
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Crusaders Records CRP-5784MCA Records CRP-5784
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 2663 FDS-4 FUTURE DISC 111SIDE 1
MCA 2664 FDS-3 1SIDE 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Crusaders Records CRP-5784
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 2663 FDS-2 FUTURE DISC ⧈-G-⧈Side A runout
MCA 2664 FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈Side B runout
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Crusaders Records CRP-16003
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CR 1002-A5 KM-6575-A5 +H121*+1 KM+Side A runout
CR 1002-B5 KM-6575-B5 +H121* KM+Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Crusaders Records CRP-5784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Crusaders Records CRP-16003, CRP-5784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Crusaders Records CRP-5784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Crusaders Records CRP-16003, KM-6575First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Crusaders Records CRP-5784 / MCA Records CRP-5784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Crusaders Records CRP-5784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Crusaders Records CRP-16003First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Victor VIDC-605LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 254 256-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | South Korea | Crusaders Records OLM-3060 (CRP-5784)LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Time Is Right4:38
- A2Inner Peace7:17
- A3What's Happening5:05
- B1Blossom5:10
- B2Dancing Dolls4:57
- B3Roots5:10
- B4Prayer3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blossom are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Blossom are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 1986.
When was Blossom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada. One of them is Crusaders Records CRP-16003, CRP-5784.
How do I tell if my copy of Blossom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRP-16003, CRP-5784, CRP-5784, CRP-16003, KM-6575, CRP-16003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blossom on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.